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Welterweight Boxing Rankings β€” March 2009

Official Welterweight rankings for March 2009.

Presented as a historical snapshot for that month. Use the weight-class arrows to move up or down divisions, the month controls to jump between updates, and click any fighter's name to see their ranking history across the four organisations.

Division
Period
Org
RankWBAMarch 2009WBCIBFMarch 2009WBOMarch 2009
πŸ†United States flagShane Mosley
Super Champion
Not available for March 2009
Ghana flagJoshua Clottey
Champion
Puerto Rico flagMiguel Cotto
Champion
πŸ†Ukraine flagYuriy Nuzhnenko
World Champion

1
Vacant
Vacant
Canada flagAntonin Decarieβ–²+2
2Venezuela flagNelson Linares
Vacant
Poland flagRafal Jackiewiczβ–²+3
3Ukraine flagVyacheslav SenchenkoSouth Africa flagIsaac Hlatshwayoβ–²+1Mexico flagSaul Alvarezβ–²+7
4United States flagZab JudahPoland flagRafal Jackiewiczβ–²+2Mexico flagJesus Soto Karass
5Poland flagRafal JackiewiczUnited States flagDelvin RodriguezPuerto Rico flagCarlos Quintanaβ–²+1
6United States flagAntonio MargaritoUnited States flagJesus Sotoβ–²+1Puerto Rico flagKermit CintronNEW
7Mexico flagSaul Alvarezβ–²+1Belgium flagJackson Osei Bonsuβ–²+1Poland flagKrzysztof BieniasNEW
8Argentina flagHector David Saldiviaβ–²+3Germany flagJan Zaveckβ–²+1Kazakhstan flagVitaliy Demyanenko
9Kazakhstan flagVitaliy DemyanenkoMorocco flagSaid Oualiβ–²+1United Kingdom flagKell Brookβ–²+3
10United States flagMike JonesMexico flagAlfonso Gomezβ–²+1Ukraine flagValeriy Brazhnikβ–Ό-1
11Argentina flagSebastian LujanNEWUnited States flagMike Jonesβ–²+1United States flagMike JonesNEW
12Venezuela flagCharlie Navarroβ–Ό-5Australia flagLovemore Ndouβ–²+1Country flagEuri Gonzalezβ–Ό-5
13TΓΌrkiye flagSelcuk Aydinβ–Ό-1
Vacant
Puerto Rico flagLuis Collazoβ–Ό-2
14Mexico flagJesus Soto Karassβ–Ό-1
Vacant
Mexico flagJames De La Rosaβ–Ό-1
15Japan flagMotoki SasakiArgentina flagJorge Miranda

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO

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About the Welterweight Division

Weight Limit: 140-147 lbs (63.5-66.7 kg)

Welterweight is one of boxing's most competitive and talent-rich divisions. The weight class has consistently produced exciting fights and has been home to many of boxing's biggest stars.

Division Characteristics

Welterweights are known for their speed, skill, and combination punching. The division features a mix of technical boxers and aggressive punchers, leading to diverse and exciting matchups.

Notable Facts

The Welterweight division has been home to legendary fighters like Sugar Ray Leonard, Floyd Mayweather Jr., and Manny Pacquiao. The division is known for producing high-profile, lucrative fights.

Historical Context

Welterweight has long been considered one of boxing's premier divisions, with a history of producing competitive matchups and memorable championship fights.

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Month-over-month changes since February 2009

WBAMarch 2009 vs February 2009

Entered the top 10

  • AR flag
    Hector David SaldiviaPreviously #11, enters at #8

Dropped out of the top 10

  • VE flag
    Charlie NavarroFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • AR flag
    Hector David SaldiviaJumped from #11 to #8
    β–²+3
  • MX flag
    Saul AlvarezUp one spot to #7
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • VE flag
    Charlie NavarroNow #12 after #7 last month
    β–Ό-5
  • TR flag
    Selcuk AydinDown one place to #13
    β–Ό-1
  • MX flag
    Jesus Soto KarassDown one place to #14
    β–Ό-1

IBFMarch 2009 vs February 2009

Biggest risers

  • PL flag
    Rafal JackiewiczUp one spot to #4
    β–²+1

Biggest fallers

  • DO flag
    Delvin RodriguezFrom #4 to #5
    β–Ό-1

WBOMarch 2009 vs February 2009

πŸ†

There is a new Champion: Puerto Rico flagMiguel Cotto

Entered the top 10

  • PR flag
    Kermit CintronNow in the top 10 at #6
  • PL flag
    Krzysztof BieniasNow in the top 10 at #7
  • GB flag
    Kell BrookJumped from #12 into the top 10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • PR flag
    Miguel CottoOut of the top 10 after being #1
  • GB flag
    Michael JenningsLast ranked #2
  • DO flag
    Euri GonzalezFell to #12

Biggest risers

  • MX flag
    Saul AlvarezImproved from #10 to #3
    β–²+7
  • PL flag
    Rafal JackiewiczUp 3 places to #2
    β–²+3
  • GB flag
    Kell BrookNow #9 after #12 last month
    β–²+3

Biggest fallers

  • DO flag
    Euri GonzalezNow #12 after #7 last month
    β–Ό-5
  • US flag
    Luis CollazoNow ranked #13 (was #11)
    β–Ό-2
  • UA flag
    Valeriy BrazhnikSlipped a spot to #10
    β–Ό-1